California letters, 1849-1851.

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California letters, 1849-1851.

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In her letters to her brother and sister, Jerusha Merrill tells about the wealth being made in the California gold mines and the high cost of living. She also describes the mail, climate, variety of religious denominations, abundance of fruits and vegetables, the farming industry, California's status in relation to the United States, the cholera epidemic, and family news.

3 items (9 p. in 1 folder)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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